CH 76

Early next morning, after Luan Qing Xiao kissed Nie Zhen’er goodbye, she went to No. 1 Hospital to find Wang Chang Hua.



Wang Chang Hua was extremely thrilled and proclaimed to Luan Qing Xiao. "I couldn't fall asleep all of last night. Qing Xiao, it's great that you came to X Base, just great."



The two changed their clothes before entering the research base. The people inside were all staring at a petri dish and recording something from time to time.



"Qing Xiao, come with me." Wang Chang Hua directly led Luan Qing Xiao into the innermost region of the research base.



There was a small isolated room with five locks.



Luan Qing Xiao followed Wang Chang Hua into the room and saw a thin man lying on top of a bed.



The man had his eyes and was breathing weakly. There were many tubes inserted into his yellow skin with liquids constantly being poured in.



"Teacher, this is?" Luan Qing Xiao looked surprised.



Wang Chang Hua sighed, "His name is Nie Lin, an ordinary person."



"Why would there be an ordinary person here?" Luan Qing Xiao asked, puzzled.



"It's a long story. Nie Lin was once bitten by a zombie and was infected with a zombie virus." Wang Chang Hua lifted the blanket off Nie Lin's body, revealing his shoulders. Indeed, there was really a hideous tooth mark on it.



"Are ordinary people food for the zombies? If I recall correctly zombies can only infect ability users. Even if he was really infected with the zombie virus, how can he still maintain a human form right now?" Once someone is infected with the zombie virus, their skin will quickly decay and turn into gray-green rotten flesh.



"Because he has produced zombie virus antibodies within his body." Wang Chang Hua stated solemnly.



"What?" Luan Qing Xiao scrutinized Nie Lin up and down, "What is the liquid that is being inserted into his body?"



"Because of the long-term study needing blood drawn from him, Nie Lin became weak to the point where he is unable to eat. These tubes are filled with nutrient solutions and drugs to promote red blood cell production."



Wang Chang Hua shook his head, "Nie Lin's body won't last long. However, we haven't been able to discover anything from him up till now. Even though we extract the antibodies from his body and inject them into ordinary people or ability users, after they are bitten, they either die from infection or mutate into zombies. There has been no exception despite so many years passing."



Suddenly, Luan Qing Xiao thought of something and asked 520: What is the relationship between Nie Lin and Zhen'er?



She remembered that when she first arrived in this world,  520 had introduced the female lead's situation. The female lead's father appeared to have been imprisoned by the medical team for research because of the antibodies produced in his body after being bitten by a zombie.



【Ding! Nie Lin and the female lead have a father-daughter relationship. 】



Sure enough.



Nie Lin is Nie Zhen'er's father.



Nie Zhen'er always thought both of her parents were dead. But in reality, her father was still alive… … only he’s living a life worse than death.



Luan Qing Xiao pursed her lips and said to Wang Chang Hua. "Teacher, I stayed up late last night and wrote down some information. We don't need... ... him, to develop a vaccine. Anyhow, he won’t be able to live much longer, how about we let him out to spend his remaining time peacefully. No matter what, he has also made great contributions to the vaccine developing process."



Luan Qing Xiao's voice was a bit parched.



Yet Wang Chang Hua's attention was all on the information Luan Qing Xiao said she had written. "What information? Quick, let me have a look."



Luan Qing Xiao replied, "At my house, I’ll go get it for Teacher right now."



Wang Chang Hua smiled, "If your information is useful then Nie Lin will definitely be able to live out his old age in peace. We will also send someone to take care of him."



Luan Qing Xiao continued,"I don't know why, but seeing him reminds me of my father. If Teacher doesn't mind, please leave him in my care."



Wang Chang Hua was surprised, "Are you sure?"



"Teacher, he deserves my respect." Luan Qing Xiao uttered seriously.



Wang Chang Hua was silent for a moment. "Okay, I promise you."



Luan Qing Xiao returned home to grab the document. Looking at Nie Zhen'er, who knew nothing about working in the kitchen, she couldn't help but feel a little bitter.



Before Luan Qing Xiao left, she embraced Nie Zhen'er and seriously kissed her many times. "Baby, be careful and wait for me to come back."



Nie Zhen'er nodded obediently with a sweet smile. "I’ll make sure to not get hurt. You have to come back soon~"



Luan Qing Xiao looked at her smiling face and felt a little reluctant to leave.



"Zhen’er, I love you." Luan Qing Xiao turned around to hug her.



"I love you too." Stars gleamed in Nie Zhen'er's eyes.



【Ding! The female lead's love value has increased to 60%! 】



"See you tonight, baby. I’m going to miss you." Luan Qing Xiao sighed and pecked the top of Nie Zhen'er's head.



"It’s not like I’ll run away. You still have business, go ahead." She gently pushed her away.



Only then did Luan Qing Xiao let go and left unwillingly.



Leaving behind Nie Zhen'er alone at home, who continued to smile foolishly for a long time.



Once Luan Qing Xiao gave the materials to Wang Chang Hua, the medical team immediately started research based on Luan Qing Xiao's information. In the evening, Wang Chang Hua received good news.



"Director, the zombie virus responded to the medicine!"



Wang Chang Hua was pleasantly surprised: "Continue the research!"



"Qing Xiao, if we successfully developed the zombie virus vaccine, you would’ve saved the entire human race!"



Luan Qing Xiao said, "Teacher, I only gave the study a direction. Whether it can succeed or not, it all depends on you guys. This isn’t my contribution alone. Instead the credits also goes to Teacher, all the researchers and the X Base that supports the medical team."



Wang Chang Hua nodded, "Good, good, good! As expected of my prized protégé. Qing Xiao, with a student like you, what more can a teacher ask for!"



A week later, the medical team of X Base claimed to have found the correct research direction for the zombie virus vaccine. The medical team was stepping up its research speed and is expected to complete the zombie virus vaccine in a year.



As soon as this news came out, the entire X Base was in an uproar.



Even the leader of Base X, Han Xiao Tian, brought his newly-adopted godson Liang Yan to the No. 1 Hospital for observation and appreciation.



Seeing Liang Yan standing beside Han Xiao Tian, Luan Qing Xiao was stunned for a moment."Captain?"



Currently, Wang Chang Hua was introducing Luan Qing Xiao to Han Xiao Tian. "Without Qing Xiao, we may not have been able to develop it even if we study it for another ten years."



When Han Xiao Tian saw Luan Qing Xiao calling Liang Yan "captain", his eyes flashed. Then he smiled and asked, "Why, does Qing Xiao know Liang Yan?"



Luan Qing Xiao replied, "Liang Yan is the captain of our squadron. We have known each other for quite a while."



Liang Yan smiled and introduced her. "Godfather, Qing Xiao is not only an excellent medical worker, but also a Level 4 water type user. You can't underestimate her."



Han Xiao Tian patted Liang Yan on the shoulder. "The members of your team must be just as outstanding as you, the captain."



"By the way, I haven't introduced everyone yet. Liang Yan is my elder brother, Liang Feng, the founder of our X Base's son. I have already recognized Liang Yan as my godson. Since I have no son, from now on Liang Yan will be the heir to X Base."



"Because previously I was busy with some business, I didn't have the time to announce him to the base. Therefore, in a few days, I will hold a revealing ceremony at the X Venue. I invite Director Wang and all these elites to participate."



Although Han Xiao Tian and Liang Yan worked hard to play the role of father and son, Luan Qing Xiao still felt the atmosphere between them was not right.



After Luan Qing Xiao returned home that night, she talked to Nie Zhen'er about Liang Yan.



Nie Zhen'er exclaimed in surprise. "I didn't expect Captain to be the son of the founder of X Base."



"By the way, there is one more thing." Luan Qing Xiao showed a rare moment of hesitation.



Wang Chang Hua has already agreed to Luan Qing Xiao bringing Nie Lin home tomorrow to take care of him, but Luan Qing Xiao hasn’t figured out how to break the news to Nie Zhen'er yet.



Nie Zhen'er always thought that her parents were dead, so she wandered alone for so long in the apocalyptic world. If she knew her father had been locked up for research without much time to live, who knows how sad would she be?



"What's the matter? Just tell me if you have something to say. What need is there to hesitate when telling me something?" Nie Zhen'er put her little hand on Luan Qing Xiao's face and squeezed her cheeks. Seeing herself creating Luan Qing Xiao's "plump" appearance, she couldn't been happier.



Luan Qing Xiao solemnly held Nie Zhen'er's hand and said softly. "Zhen'er, I'm bringing someone home to live with us tomorrow."



“Male or female, how old?" Nie Zhen'er probed with saucer wide eyes.



"Male, around fifty years old."



Nie Zhen'er let out a sigh of relief. "Sure, as long as it's not a love rival."



"You little vinegar bucket." Luan Qing Xiao said helplessly.



"Zhen’er, I remember you mentioned your parents' names to me once? Is your father's name Nie Lin?"



"Yes, Nie Lin. Lin like the forest." Nie Zhen'er's clean eyes expressed doubts. She didn't understand why Luan Qing Xiao would suddenly ask for her father's name.



"The name of the old man I will pick up tomorrow is also Nie Lin." Luan Qing Xiao declared.